Microchip Technology

PIC16F721-E/P  

Microcontrollers

Microchip Technology's PIC16F721-E/P is a member of the PIC16F72x family of microcontrollers, which are based on the 8-bit PIC microcontroller architecture. The PIC16F721-E/P is a flash memory-based, high-performance, 8-bit CMOS microcontroller with enhanced EEPROM memory.

Description:

The PIC16F721-E/P features 8 kB of flash program memory, 368 bytes of RAM, and 128 bytes of EEPROM memory. It operates at a frequency of up to 20 MHz using an external clock source or the internal oscillator. The device includes a 10-bit A/D converter, an on-chip oscillator, and various communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I2C.

Features:

1. 8 kB Flash Program Memory
2. 368 bytes of RAM
3. 128 bytes of EEPROM Memory
4. Enhanced EEPROM memory for non-volatile data storage
5. 10-bit A/D Converter with up to 8 channels
6. On-chip Oscillator with PLL option for higher frequency operation
7. Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART) for serial communication
8. Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) interfaces
9. 16-bit Timer with 8-bit postscaler
10. 8-level deep hardware stack
11. Low-power sleep modes for energy efficiency
12. In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) and In-System Programming (ISP) support

Applications:

The PIC16F721-E/P is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and communication interfaces. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control systems
2. Home automation and smart appliances
3. Data acquisition and signal processing systems
4. Battery-powered devices and energy-harvesting applications
5. Medical equipment and monitoring systems
6. Automotive control systems
7. Security and access control systems
8. Consumer electronics and portable devices
9. Telecommunication systems and modems
10. Sensor networks and IoT devices

The PIC16F721-E/P's combination of memory, peripherals, and low-power features make it a popular choice for applications requiring a balance between performance, memory, and power consumption.

PIC16F721-E/P Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PIC16F721-E/P

Errata :

PIC16(L)F720/721 Silicon Errata      

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Mult Dev 13/Apr/2020      

Datasheets :

PIC16F720, 721 Brief       PIC16(L)F720/721 Prog Spec       Next Generation Peripherals Brochure      

PCN Packaging :

Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016       Label and Packing Changes 23/Sep/2015      

Design Resources :

PIC16F721 Development Tool Selector      

HTML Datasheet :

PIC16F720, 721 Brief       PIC16(L)F720/721 Prog Spec       Next Generation Peripherals Brochure      

PCN Design/Specification :

PIC16(L)F720/1 Datasheet Update 19/Aug/2013       PIC16(L)F720/721 Datasheet Rev 2/Dec/2015      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH